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January 2025 Layoffs Report: 49,795 Job Cuts Announced as Technology and Retail Lead Workforce Reductions

Jan 22, 2025 • 18 min read

Layoff Reports

January 2025 Layoffs Report: 49,795 Job Cuts Announced as Technology and Retail Lead Workforce Reductions

U.S. employers announced 49,795 job cuts in January 2025, led by technology (7,488) and retail (6,419) sectors. Meta cut 3,600 jobs. Complete analysis of workforce reductions vs. 143,000 jobs gained.